Paula J. Hersey has recently joined the staff of Cape Cod Community Media Center as the organization’s director of outreach and special projects. She has 18 years of experience in web design, database development, website production and project management. She’s a resident of Marstons Mills.

Hair-Raising Event

April 27: Cut-a-Thon continues at Beyond Beauty, both Hyannis and Mashpee locations. All proceeds from services on that day will be donated to Boston Children’s Hospital, along with 10 percent of all products sold.

Beyond Beauty has raised $3,400 so far for this cause. Promotion includes prizes for businesses that donate the highest amount to the BCH. Appointments: 508-771-0888 (Hyannis); 508-477-2228 (Mashpee). www.beyondbeautycapecod.com

Auxiliary to meet

April 29: The Chatham-Harwich branch, Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, meets at 10 a.m. at Chatham Community Center, where Nicholas Coppa, MD, of Neurosurgeons of Cape Cod will speak on the specialty of neurosurgery and other aspects of the practice. The public is welcome. 508-432-7194.

CORD meeting

April 29: The annual membership meeting of the Cape Organization for Rights for the Disabled is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Uno Chicago Grill, Route 132, Hyannis. Lunch is $17. RSVP to 508-775-8300 or 1-800-541-0182. No walk-ins, please.

Using community media

April 30: Philanthropy Partners of the Cape & Islands present a panel discussion on maximizing the use of community resources, called “Video Storytelling Journey: Tips on Maximizing the Mileage,” with panelists Brenda Swain (Falmouth Service Center), Debra Rogers (Falmouth Community TV) and Rachel Jellinek (Reflection Films). The PPCI lunch meeting runs from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hyannis Golf Course, Route 132. $35 to nonmembers. 508-280-1822; www.capecodgiving.org

Seeking vendors

The Cape Cod Mall is seeking vendors with products and services that cater to moms, for their big Mother’s Day event, “Indulge: A Stylish Treat for Mothers,” to be held May 8, 5 to 8 p.m. Interested vendors may contact Alena Reardon at the Mall – 508-771-0201.

Play ball!

Free Red Sox schedule magnets for 2014 are once again available at the local Sullivan Tire & Auto Service, 55 Airport Road in Hyannis, as well as at Sullivan locations throughout New England. 508-775-0096; www.sullivantire.com

Going green

Cape Cod Coffee Roasters of Mashpee recently completed a Level I Verification from the Cape & Islands Green program. Their recycling and reuse programs have reduced energy consumption and they now purchase 100 percent solar energy from panels located on Route 130 at Flagship Self Storage. More information on the company and its green efforts is available at 508-477-2400.

Restaurants join Easter Seal campaign

• D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches and Papa Gino’s restaurants are supporting Easter Seals and the Genesis Fund. Through April 27, guests at participating restaurants may add a $1 donation to their purchases to support these two nonprofit organizations. They’ll receive a coupon card with savings from local stores and organizations as well as coupons for future purchases at D’Angelo and Papa Gino’s restaurants.

• Friendly’s annual Camp Friendly’s fundraiser is now under way to benefit Easter Seals youth leadership and summer camp programs. From now through April 27, for each $2 donation to Easter Seals, children will receive their kids’ meal served on a Friendly’s Frisbee. For a $1 donation, customers will get a discount card for 10 percent off all Friendly’s purchases through May 18.

Stop & Shop Supports Dana Farber

Through July 10 shoppers can help support pediatric brain tumor care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through Stop & Shop’s annual Triple Winner Game. Customers who give a $1 contribution to the Jimmy Fund receive a Triple Winner scratch ticket and could be an instant winner of free products or cash prizes up to $10,000.

The Five to host eight

The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank hosts a series of workshops led by experts from the bank and surrounding community, to be held most Tuesdays through April 29, helping to provide local business owners with skills to manage their businesses smarter and faster. From 9 to 11 a.m. at Cape Cod Five, Sandwich Branch, 85 Route 6A. For more information, call 508-362-3755 or visit www.CoastalCommunityCapital.org

SEED loans for veterans

SEED Corp. has joined the NADCO Veteran Pledge Initiative by cutting costs for SBA 504 and SEED loans to veterans. For U.S. veterans who’ve served on active duty and been honorably discharged, SEED will waive half a percent on processing fees for both types of loans. For information on these SBA loan programs and their advantages, call 508-822-1020 or visit www.seedcorp.com

BNI holds Hyannis meetings

The COMM chapter of Business Network International holds weekly speaker meetings on Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club on Route 132. Contact Jack Mason at 508-771-1427 or
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Foreclosure prevention

The Housing Assistance Corp. on Cape Cod offers free mortgage counseling for all local residents with questions about their mortgages. To set up an appointment with a counselor, call 508-771-5400, x 210.

Donate your car

Your car or truck may be worth more as a donation than a trade-in. Call the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 1-888-613-2777 for more details. These include a free tow, quick pickup and a tax deduction.

Cape Cod Networkers

The group holds its weekly Wednesday meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Sons of Erin Cape Cod, 633 Main St. (Route 28), West Yarmouth. The group seeks to enable good business relationships among fellow professionals and to share strategies and ideas through a solid networking foundation. Contact Cyndi Swan at
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Five Star Rehab supports veterans

Five Star Rehabilitation & Wellness is collecting nonperishable food items for the food pantry at the Nam Veterans Association of the Cape & Islands. Items may be dropped off at the Five Star clinic in the Village Marketplace, 269 Stevens St., Hyannis, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Five Star will deliver the items to the pantry. 508-790-2700.